Extended Flexibility

SKU: BT.DHP-1002123-015

Junior Rock depicts two children, a brother and sister, who despite all their differences are both filled with the joys of life. The piece opens with a lively graceful theme depicting the light and good-natured mood that characterizes the two children playing. The music then becomes more calm and romantic in the middle passage. The piece comes to a cheerful and youthful close with the extended restatement of the earlier thematic material. It has been arranged for beginner bands and can be played with a minimum of six players (+ percussion).

Junior Rock beschrijft twee spelende kinderen. Een levendig thema weerspiegelt een onbezorgde sfeer. De muziek wordt kalmer in de middenpassage. Dan komt een nieuwe melodie naar voren in verschillende muzikale frasen, die quastructuur min of meer identiek zijn. De eerdere thematiek leidt het stuk daarna naar zijn jeugdige slot.

Roland Kernen schrieb diese kurze und leichte Komposition speziell für kleinere Blasorchester oder Jugendorchester in variabler Besetzung. Junior Rock erzählt von zwei Kindern voller Lebensfreude: Ein Junge und seine jüngere Schwester erleben trotz ihrer unterschiedlichen Charaktere Momente großer Vertrautheit.

Junior Rock est une composition mélodique, lumineuse et éclatante de fraîcheur et de jeunesse. S’appuyant sur la grande vitalité des jeunes musiciens, Roland Kernen leur a composé une œuvre taillée sur mesure. Let’s rock !

Junior Rock è una composizione melodica, luminosa e piena di freschezza. Affidandosi alla grande vitalit dei giovani musicisti, Roland Kernen ha composto un brano ideale per orchestre di fiati junior. Let’s Rock!

SKU: CF.BF126

ISBN 9781491150009. UPC: 680160907502. 9x12 inches.

Written by world renown pedagogue, Roland Vamos, this collection of double-stop exercises fill a void in the literature of technical exercises for cellists. These etudes feature a systematic series of fixed double-stops that enables the player to practice and master every possible combination of finger patterns across two strings without shifting. Mr. Vamos says of the book, The most important accomplishment is the development of a strong left handà These exercises, when practiced slowly and carefully, will help to develop a keen sense of pitch and intonation. Adapted for cello by Horacio Contreras, teacher, chamber musician, and recitalist.
When I first became familiar with Roland Vamos’ Exercises, I was impressed with itsclarity and effectiveness. The book focuses on a few important fundamentals of string playing,and it is accessible to students of every age. Moreover, its tonal organization in C major makesit simple and easy to understand. I recognized the potential this book could have for cellists,and after spending several months working on an adaptation, I witnessed its results in buildingand maintaining important fundamentals of technique.Mr. Vamos’ Exercises is comprised of simple patterns of double-stops in sevenpositions. There are two basic groups of variations: seven double-stop variations in differentcombined rhythms that develop finger coordination and independence of the left hand, andnine bowing variations that use détaché at the frog, middle and tip of the bow to work onstring crossings, coordination, and balance of the bow. The whole work provides training thatimproves intonation, sound, and ease of playing in all positions and all parts of the bow.In order to adapt Mr. Vamos’ book for cello, I needed to make some modifications tothe original. To address the different needs of the neck and the thumb positions, I chose to writetwo separate books. I kept the original ascending stepwise motion for subsequent variationsin Book I by following a diatonic scale on the top line of the patterns. However, I modifiedthe tonal framework to adjust to the more limited range of the cello. Therefore, unlike in Mr.Vamos’ book, variations in Book I do not ascend through the positions in a uniform pattern.I also switched the order of patterns to create a gradual increase in difficulty. In Book II, Iadded options that work on the fourth finger and an extended left hand frame, and at the end, Iincluded five sets of variations with different bowing alternatives.Mr. Vamos provides a number of specific instructions regarding left hand techniquein his exercises. For his original version, two fingers must remain down for almost the entireset of variations, providing a solid reference for the frame of the hand. In variations H and I,he instructs students to lift these fingers when they are not being used. In the case of thumbposition on cello, lifting the thumb could make the hand unstable; therefore, I suggested thatthe thumb remains down while the other fingers are lifted alternately in H and I. I have foundthis exercise quite useful to work on thumb independence and relaxing the thumb while usingother fingers.Mr. Vamos gives precise instructions for the bowing exercises as well. Following hisdirections, the exercises should be performed with a relaxed hand and flexible fingers. Thenotes should be consistently connected even when crossing strings. The bowing patterns shouldbe performed at the frog, the middle and the tip of the bow in every position.

SKU: CF.CM9549

ISBN 9781491150818. UPC: 680160908318. 6.875 x 10.5 inches.

Make Space for Life to Live by Michael John Trotta offers captivating, expansive melodies interwoven with a piano accompaniment that makes subtle allusions to the main theme. Its mesmerizing text resonates with the singer and the audience. Appropriate for concert or festival use throughout the year, this piece is also available for SA voices (CM9274), TB Voices (CM9283) and SAB voices (CM9289).
Editor's NoteAbout the WorkMake Space for Life to Live features expansive, yet accessible vocal lines perfect for choirs of all abilities and sizes. It offers compelling melodies and singable vocal lines interwoven with a piano accompaniment that makes subtle allusions to the main theme.About the TextThe text for this work was written while on an extended seashore retreat several years ago. It was the product of many long walks looking out into the vastness of the sea. It was a time in my life that was immediately preceded by great personal loss and turmoil. It was in that silence and space I was able to reconnect to that still, small voice within that reminded me that I was merely a part of something much bigger than myself. The text that was hewn from that experience is a reflection on the importance of allowing space in my daily life to experience the simple joys that every moment has to offer.Optional NarrationRegardless of race or creed the abundance that is found in the reality of the present moment is augmented by regular exposure to the arts. The capricious nature of time in the age of immediacy is that it is entirely flexible. Experience suggests that exposure to natural beauty, such as watching a sunrise unravel over the sea or a cloud formation sweep through a mountain range, allows an individual to feel part of something greater than themselves. Music has the ability to take time and slow it down, revealing to the participant their part in the whole. Taking part in choral music, whether as an audience member, singer, conductor or composer is an opportunity to slow down time long enough to allow the beauty of life to catch up with you.

SKU: CL.032-4042-00

Take a catchy melody, add a clever set of chord changes, and top it all off with tight oh-so-swinging ensemble writing, and it all adds up to one tremendously fun and musical experience from the trusted pen of composer/arranger Rob Vuono, Jr.! Hook, Line, and Swinger cooks from beginning to end and, not coincidentally, offers a great hook, plenty of hip lines, and swing to spare. The brass ranges are modest, and the tempo is flexible; the chart works beautifully at a leisurely 160 or an edgier 180, so the choice is yours. Solos are for Alto Sax, Trumpet, and Piano, but the solo section may be extended, so this piece works beautifully as an opener, closer, or featured piece for concert and contest. An added vibe part is provided for an extra dash of cool, but is totally optional. Hook, Line, and Swinger is a refreshing and exciting chart that is fun to play as well as listen to, and is sure to be a mainstay in any library!

SKU: CL.026-4914-00

Here’s a classic march from the pen of C. L. Barnhouse, expertly arranged for the Build-A-Band series by Anthony Susi! Carefully crafted for flexible and limited instrumentations, this sparkling march sounds every bit as exhilarating as the original! The extended minor key introduction and unique format makes it stand out from other 19th century American marches. Your performers and audience alike will thrill to this very lively, accessible setting. March on!

SKU: BT.DHP-1002123-040

Junior Rock depicts two children, a brother and sister, who despite all their differences are both filled with the joys of life. The piece opens with a lively graceful theme depicting the light and good-natured mood that characterizes the two children playing. The music then becomes more calm and romantic in the middle passage. The piece comes to a cheerful and youthful close with the extended restatement of the earlier thematic material.

Junior Rock beschrijft twee spelende kinderen. Een levendig thema weerspiegelt een onbezorgde sfeer. De muziek wordt kalmer in de middenpassage. Dan komt een nieuwe melodie naar voren in verschillende muzikale frasen, die quastructuur min of meer identiek zijn. De eerdere thematiek leidt het stuk daarna naar zijn jeugdige slot.

Roland Kernen schrieb diese kurze und leichte Komposition speziell für kleinere Blasorchester oder Jugendorchester in variabler Besetzung. Junior Rock erzählt von zwei Kindern voller Lebensfreude: Ein Junge und seine jüngere Schwester erleben trotz ihrer unterschiedlichen Charaktere Momente großer Vertrautheit.

Junior Rock est une composition mélodique, lumineuse et éclatante de fraîcheur et de jeunesse. S’appuyant sur la grande vitalité des jeunes musiciens, Roland Kernen leur a composé une œuvre taillée sur mesure. Let’s rock !

Junior Rock è una composizione melodica, luminosa e piena di freschezza. Affidandosi alla grande vitalit dei giovani musicisti, Roland Kernen ha composto un brano ideale per orchestre di fiati junior. Let’s Rock!

SKU: CF.YAS170

ISBN 9781491146507. UPC: 680160904006. 9 x 12 inches. Key: E major.

Tortuga is a Caribbean island that forms part of Haiti. This piece, Tortuga Island, features a mysterious quality that recalls the island's seventeenth-century pirate days. Students will enjoy this piece that is suitable for both concerts and contests.
Tortuga is a Caribbean island that forms part of Haiti. In the seventeenth century Tortuga Island was a hotbed of piracy lasting for about thirty years. In this composition Tortuga Island has a mysterious quality that is reminiscent of the pirate days of the island. Your students should enjoy this piece that is suitable for both concerts and contests.Be careful of the pizzicato introduction. As directors know, that is an open door for rushing. The tempo is flexible, but try not to go faster than quarter note equals 120. It is suggested that the piano part be used for rehearsal only. The piece is rather straightforward, but it would help to accent the tied eighth notes in the syncopations. As usual, pay attention to dynamic contrasts throughout the piece.

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

This series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels